Chaim Vital. Pri Etz Chaim [Kabbalah].

Estimate: $2,000–$3,000
Hammer price: $3,600

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author

ABU-HATZE’IRA, ISRAEL (BABA SALI).

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27th September

Place

Erfoud, Morocco

Publication

1943

Description

Autograph Manuscript in Hebrew, written in a clear, semi-cursive Sephardic hand. * With accompanying letter (facsimile) from the Baba Sali’s son R. Baruch, testifying that the manuscript was written by his father who studied from it frequently. Also with a detailed description by Prof. Yosef Avivi.

summary

Renowned as a “wonder Rabbi” and miracle worker, Rabbi Abu-Hatze’ira (1889-1984) popularly known as the Baba Sali, served as Av Beth Din in Erfoud, near Fez, Morocco. In 1964 he moved to Eretz Israel, eventually settling in the southern development town he made famous, Netivot. He passed away in 1984 on the 4th of Shevat. His grave in Netivot has become a holy site visited by thousands annually.

Two pages (extract). Tipped into modern gilt-tooled morocco. 4to.

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